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Update December 27, 2018

When Russian was sanctioned, China's aluminum exports soared to three years

At a time when US sanctions against RUSA disrupted the supply rhythm of the global aluminum market, China’s aluminum exports surged to its highest level in more than three years. Bloomberg quoted...

Update October 22, 2018

Aluminum Association Welcomes Two New Member Companies

October 16, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA – The Aluminum Association last week welcomed two new member companies at its annual meeting, the United States of Aluminum. AMG Aluminum joined as a producer member –...

Update October 08, 2018

NASA-427: A New Aluminum Alloy

NASA-427: A New Aluminum Alloy With Improved Impact Toughness and Mechanical Properties NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center researchers have developed a new, stronger aluminum alloy, ideal for cast...

Update September 30, 2018

The New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs: Implementation, Consequences, and Next Steps

On March 23, 2018, 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent tariffs on aluminum imports formally entered into effect in the United States. The tariffs were a result of a nine-month investigation by...

Update September 27, 2018

WHAT IS ALUMINIUM?

Aluminium is a silvery-white metal, the 13 element in the periodic table. One surprising fact about aluminium is that it's the most widespread metal on Earth, making up more than 8% of the Earth's...

Update September 21, 2018

China's aluminum production continues to climb to a nearly one-year high

China's raw aluminum production was 2.93 million tons in July, up 3.5 percent month-on-month and 9 percent year-on-year, the highest since June last year, according to data released by the national...

Update September 20, 2018

Aluminum Association to Trump Administration: Use NAFTA Negotiation Process to Resolve Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs

September 10, 2018 Largest Industry Trade Association Calls for Quota-Free Tariff Exemptions for Canada and Mexico ARLINGTON, VA – Aluminum Association president & CEO Heidi Brock called today on...

Update September 19, 2018

What are the USES of aluminum?

What are the USES of aluminum? There are thousands of USES for aluminum, but they can be summarized as the following: Use of aluminum for aerospace use aluminum for the manufacture of aircraft skin,...

Update August 27, 2018

What Is Alum? Facts and Safety

Usually, when you hear about alum it is in reference to potassium alum, which is the hydrated form of potassium aluminum sulfate and has the chemical formula KAl(SO4)2·12H2O. However, any of the...

Update August 27, 2018

Recycle Aluminum Foil

How to Recycle Aluminum Foil Foil is made from the same material as soda cans (aluminum), but since it’s most often contaminated with food waste or combined with plastic (like with yogurt tops),...